There’s been a brunch of flag-waving lately. Seen it on New Years, even at the Obama inauguration, then this month with the various Presidential holydays. Have you noticed?
And we’ve only kicked-off the year, this baby is not even 2 months old!
Pasadena has not been immune. There’s flag after flag after flag after flag…right now lining up & down Colorado Boulevard, and, Centennial Square.
A few Pasadenan’s wear their patriotism on their sleeve, or, if you’re female, over your shoulder. (above)
And neither have we been immune to the seemingly hopeless homeless problem. I’m acquainted with some of these local characters and they are often kinder & more considerate than the respected people covered in their fine materiality, and, homes. I’ve known one too many “respectable” people who when you simply said, “Hello/Good Morning!”, give you a quick look over before deciding whether to acknowledge, or, ignore you.
But, I have found some of these poor/homeless individuals are not ashamed to show their faith or wave the flag compared to the establishment elite. (below)
Where do you stand on showing the flag? Have you ever displayed the flag of your country?
Gotta Think. Stay Thirsty My Friends
I love the United States Flag. It symbolizes so much. Although I don’t wave a flag myself, love bringing out the colors of red, white and blue during the summer months.
I’m a flag waver!
I think I’m gonna start waving the Pasadena city flag.
Poignant picture.
Thanks. I have many of these poignant style pics…but, I didn’t want to overdo it.
I’m parroting PA: God Bless America!
No surprise from you PIO. And, you probably still do the pledge of allegiance numerous times! I’m gonna start waving my Pasadena flag more often!
Yes, I usually put out the flag on holidays but forgot to today. Yes, I love to see our flag waving.
I’ve seen less & less flags on homes, and Christmas lights too. A sign of the decline of the American civilization, and rise in incivility, in the past decades?
I haven’t hoisted a flag myself, but I’m all for it! On Australia Day in particular, you often see plenty of miniature ones like these fluttering off cars. You’d enjoy chasing them with your camera, puppy dog.
Maybe you’ll include a puppy holding your flag in one of your future paintings?
The Statue of Liberty is down on Figuroa street pointing to a dough-nut shop. God Bless America
There’s another St of Liberty in DTLA around 6th or 7th St.